Contents of delivery:
- Telephone
- Charger with separate USB cable
- Wired stereo headset
- Li-Ion battery 1700 mAh
- Instructions
- Warranty card
Positioning
The rugged phone market is not very large in terms of the number of players; there are only a few factories in the world that produce such devices with IP67 protection level. Historically, two directions have developed - indestructible devices, which are very different in appearance from traditional models, look bright, and have massive bodies. These are military options that look and behave great somewhere in the taiga, on a kayaking trip, but look ridiculous in ordinary, urban conditions. In Russia, such devices are presented under their own brands by Senseit, Sonim, and RugGear.
Large manufacturers, such as Samsung, Sony, prefer to add protective functions to production models, without overemphasizing their protected status, so that they can be used in everyday, city life. This is always a compromise from a design point of view, but not at all a deterioration in the protective properties of the device. A typical example of such a model is the Xperia Go, which was released more than a year ago.
Samsung is slowly releasing secure versions of its devices, each of which has one or another analogue among production models. If in the past the company tried to equip such models with additional sensors and software changes, today it prefers to create typical devices that, apart from the level of protection, have no special features. This approach is not bad at all, not so often and not everyone needs an altimeter or temperature sensor built into the phone.
In terms of prices, any rugged phone costs more than a model of similar functionality in a regular case. The higher the level of protection, the more expensive the device. There are no exceptions to this rule, although on the market you can find push-button devices with IP67 protection level for 3,000 rubles and a little higher. But this does not mean that models from other segments cost the same as their classmates - similar push-button devices, by the way, will cost 3-3.5 times cheaper.
The XCover 2 model is a continuation of the previous smartphone, the device is average in characteristics, but has versatility - it is suitable for both urban conditions and hiking. The IP67 protection level is maximum, and the presence of standard functionality allows you not only to make calls or write SMS, but also to use other benefits - from navigation to mail. The main audience of this device are young people, those who love active species sports and often falls (skates, boards, skis, water sports and so on). To a lesser extent, these are tourists; they prefer protected models that look brighter and, moreover, are not touch sensitive. The second audience can be called those who consciously seek touchscreen phone with protected properties. In the absence of a large offer of modern devices, this model looks very interesting and has no direct analogues.
Design, dimensions, control elements
In photographs this device does not look as interesting as in real life. It is made entirely of plastic, but the surface is embossed. The back cover is rough and does not slip in your hands, even when wet. The sides are also made of plastic and have notches so that the device does not slip off. But given that the plastic here is smooth, this is not so important.
The phone is available in two colors – gray (we have this in our review), as well as red and black.
Phone size - 131x68x12 mm, weight - 149 grams. The device is compact, easily fits in any pocket, and its weight is not felt in your hands. It is impossible to say that the model is heavy; subjectively it feels much lighter.
The strap is fastened intelligently: there is a loop inside into which the thread is threaded, then the strap is pushed out. When closed, the lid covers this area and prevents water from getting inside.
The back cover is secured with a metal rotary screw; it can be opened quite easily with a coin. The fixation of the cover does not cause any complaints, but this is the weakest place on the phone in terms of water penetration. Swimming in the sea for about an hour, at a depth of up to two meters (occasionally diving), I saw that the device was leaking a little water (traces of salt after drying under the propeller). But the water did not spread beyond this place, so we can assume that there is no problem as such. When diving to a great depth (about 5 meters, scuba gear), the device begins to let water through, it appears in the battery compartment, although there is not much of it. On the other hand, the IP67 protection standard does not imply such depth, and my interest was purely academic. In water, the model behaves like a typical IP67, no problems.
On the right side there is an on/off button, and there is also a camera key. On the left side there is a paired volume button. The top end has a 3.5 mm jack for a headset or headphones; it is covered with a plug attached to the body. It is better to close it before immersing in water. At the bottom end there is a standard microUSB connector, it is also covered with a plug.
Above the screen you can see the front camera, the screen itself is covered with first-generation Gorilla Glass, and there is a small plastic edge around the screen. But when dropped, it is the protective glass of the screen that becomes the weakest point; it can fail first. It’s nice that there are three mechanical keys under the screen, which is a rarity in touchscreen smartphones.
Display
Perhaps the screen becomes the weakest point of this device, especially when compared with most models in the same price group. The diagonal is only 4 inches (for the same money they have been offering 4.7-5 inches for a long time). The screen resolution is 480x800 pixels, which can also cause displeasure. But if you look at the IP67 models, it suddenly turns out that they all have displays that are worse in performance, and in this aspect XCover 2 even looks advantageous.
For some reason, the device does not have automatic backlight adjustment; as a result, you will have to change it yourself. TFT screen, while it is quite budget-friendly (two touch points), it fades a lot in the sun, and you have to look for an angle to see the information on it. Why Samsung decided to save money on the screen in such a device remains a mystery to me.
Otherwise, the screen is typical, and you can customize the font size to suit your needs. But from the point of view of universal use in different conditions, it is far from ideal. Regular, production models, for example, Galaxy S3/S4, behave better in the sun.
Battery
It's on the phone Li-Ion battery capacity 1700 mAh. With a light load (calls, SMS), the device can work for up to two days. With full use, you will see almost full daylight hours (Internet, mail, and so on). In traveling conditions, you can count on working in one day, when you do not need a lot of information from the network, and the number of calls is quite small. Typical indicators for modern Android smartphones.
Memory, memory cards
The phone has 4 GB of internal memory (less than 1 GB is available to the user), under the battery there is a slot for microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB). Hot swapping is not provided, which is logical, since this is a protected device. Volume random access memory equals 1 GB.
Unfortunately, initially there is no way to install applications on the memory card (you need to work some magic on the device for this option to appear). The built-in memory is not enough, for example, navigation with offline maps will eat up this space instantly, as well as a couple of “heavy” games.
USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities
Bluetooth. Bluetooth version 4.0 (LE). When transferring files to other devices that support this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is used, and the theoretical transfer speed is about 24 Mbit/s. Checking the transfer of 1 GB file showed maximum speed about 12 Mbit/s within three meters between devices.
The model supports various profiles, in particular, Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not raise any questions, everything is ordinary.
USB connection. In Android 4, for some reason, they abandoned the USB Mass Storage mode, leaving only MTP (there is also a PTP mode).
USB version– 2, data transfer speed – about 25 Mb/s.
When connecting to a PC, simultaneous USB work and Bluetooth, the device requires you to turn off Bluetooth regardless of the current state (whether there is a connection and transmission or not), this is extremely inconvenient. When connected via USB, the device is recharged.
The microUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means that using a special cable (available at electronics stores), you can connect the phone to the TV (to the HDMI output). In fact, the standard describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. This solution looks preferable to a separate miniHDMI connector on the case.
For GSM networks, EDGE class 12 is provided.
WiFi. The 802.11 b/g/n standard is supported, the operation wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember selected networks and automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a connection to the router in one touch; to do this, you need to press a key on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device menu (WPA SecureEasySetup). From additional options It is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears when the signal is weak or disappearing. Can also be customized Wi-Fi work Scheduled.
Wi-Fi Direct . A protocol that is intended to replace Bluetooth or begin to compete with its third version (which also uses Wi-Fi versions n for transferring large files). On the menu Wi-Fi settings choose Wi-Fi section Direct, the phone starts searching for devices around. We select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in file manager You can view files on another device and also transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer to them necessary files, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.
Platform, performance
This model is built on the budget ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 chipset. Dual-core processor, maximum core frequency up to 1 GHz. Graphics accelerator Mali-MP400. The performance of the device is typical for budget smartphone– everything is pretty fast, but there aren’t enough stars in the sky. Considering that the device is built on Android 4.1.2, everything is pretty fast. In synthetic tests, the model shows average results.
Camera
The phone has a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash. You can activate the camera using the side key (if the screen is on, the camera will launch - you do not need to completely unlock the device). The shooting quality is quite typical for mid-level models; there are no complaints.
Video recording is possible at a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels (30 frames per second).
Software features
The device is built on Android 4.1.2 and also uses TouchWiz from Samsung. This model is typical in all its functions, and there is no point in talking about all the characteristics separately. Therefore, I invite you to read the relevant materials.
- Description Characteristics
- Test Reviews Articles
First look at Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2: unkillable Korean
Not quite good
It has long been noted that various “all-weather” smartphones, which have super protection against natural and human factors, are usually not very advanced in terms of technical characteristics. One might, of course, think that manufacturers believe that travelers, divers and other people leading an active lifestyle do not need a good modern device.
But in fact, the reasons here are more prosaic: technology, even today, is not always able to offer people a good competitive gadget with powerful protection against aggressive external environments. Here you have to make a compromise: either advanced characteristics, or full protection.
The new Samsung smartphone seems to have moved a little forward. Of course, this is not Tegra 4 yet, but it is already better than what came before it. Even Samsung itself.
Family tree
Yes, after all new Samsung It is no coincidence that Galaxy Xcover 2 has the number “2” in its name. The first version of this device was released in 2011 and was then equipped with a weak single-core 800 MHz processor, a 3.6-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels and Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. In general, the first Galaxy Xcover had a budget configuration quite typical for rugged smartphones of that time. However, many still have such horror to this day.
Of course, you can ask a completely logical question: why would you need a serious and sophisticated device in difficult conditions? To which we will answer that, at a minimum, because people working in hazardous industries (and not just travelers) also deserve their portion of chocolate pie. It is much more convenient when all the necessary functions and even devices are concentrated in one case, and do not represent a bunch of protected devices, such as a navigator, a simple phone, a tablet protected by IP standards, and others. Why hang around them like garlands, if you have the opportunity to do everything in one?.. The question is rhetorical.
Hello from the past
In general, the person in question has a completely atypical appearance. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 certainly cannot be called a “black square” or a “bar of soap.” Externally, the smartphone somewhat resembles old mobile phones like the Siemens M65 thanks to the rubberized insert that covers the entire back, and smoothly flowing into the black frame of the screen. This is not to mention the individual elements of “finishing”. A rather non-standard solution has been applied to the touch buttons. They simply are not there, their place is taken by the same three buttons under the screen... but mechanical.
The design of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is somewhat out of the modern canon
The solution looks rather illogical and ill-conceived: taking into account the presence of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, it would be much more logical in this device to have on-screen buttons, which very few vendors decide on today (most likely due to their inconvenience). But instead, the manufacturer came up with three mechanical buttons, naturally taking care of their protection from the aggressive external environment. One consolation is that the buttons are made in the same style as the body itself, from materials to contours.
Above the screen we see the traditional logo, sensors and front camera lens, as well as a shiny, chrome-colored speaker grille for conversations.
But from behind the smartphone looks much more interesting. In the center above we see a fairly large camera lens, to the left of which there is an LED inscribed in a small square window, and on the right is a speaker symmetrically inscribed in a window of the same size. The solution looks very harmonious and generally elegant, if such a word can in principle be applied to such a brutal apparatus. But below, parallel to the camera, we see a large, thick flat screw that locks the back cover. The solution is original and looks very reliable compared to traditional latches on lids. Although I can’t help but remember the general dislike for flat screws in principle, it is clear that a cross would look pretty stupid.
The rubberized ends of the Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone also look quite original; they have bulges for more comfortable holding the smartphone in your hands. On the left side, traditionally for Samsung devices, there is a volume rocker, on the right there is a power button and a shutter button, both of these buttons are also made of the same material as the ends themselves.
Technical Samsung specifications Galaxy Xcover 2
It's already better
Hardware configuration is the Achilles heel of all “all-weather” smartphones. Because they are usually made very inexpressive in this regard: bad screen, weak platform, small amount of RAM... but they supply all this with an impressive set of special applications for training on a bike or in the pool and think that this is enough. But the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 has an average configuration by today's standards. Not a quad-core platform with 2 GB of RAM, but still very good.
So, no one knows what is used as the hardware platform, which is based on a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz. The platform is not disclosed, so we cannot even guess whether it is modern or something long known. We assume that this is some kind of Qualcomm Snapdragon, but we won’t say for sure.
The gadget's RAM is an average today of 1 GB, and its permanent memory is 4 GB, which is very little, but at least the good thing is that it supports microSD cards up to 32 GB.
The screen is four-inch, it is a simple TFT matrix with a resolution of 800x480 (WVGA) and a pixel density per inch of 233 ppi. Not a bad figure, by the way - not 443, like the new FullHD smartphones, but this would be a clear overkill. Protective glass Gorilla Glass is not found in the specifications, but something similar to it is stated - obviously, this is the result of the presence of various terrible case protections. By the way, it is also necessary to mention that dust and moisture resistance in relation to the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2¬ are not just words, this is the official IP67 standard (almost the maximum possible protection). One of the characteristics of which, by the way, is water resistance to a depth of up to one meter for 30 minutes.
The ribbed, rubberized ends of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will prevent the phone from slipping out of your hands
This means that you can take pictures with the rear five-megapixel camera underwater without any protective covers, and not be afraid of permanently damaging it. But, on the other hand, this argument is rather weak, since a good waterproof case does not spoil the picture too much to buy the Galaxy Xcover 2 for this alone; quite impractical, in general. By the way, you can also shoot something underwater with the front VGA camera - for example, say hello to relatives via Skype from the bottom of the pool.
If we touch on the issue wireless interfaces, then everything about the new product is at a fairly modern level. Eat like traditional Wi-Fi standards 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, and 3G standards of the HSxPA group. Wi-Fi Direct is supported, but the NFC chip is not detected.
As for the software part, everything here is also at the modern level. Used Android platform 4.1 Jelly Bean, as we wrote earlier, and since this is Samsung, it is used traditionally for devices of this Korean company TouchWiz interface and a full range of branded applications. Let's say cloud service S Cloud or S Voice function, with which you can control your smartphone using voice commands in an advanced mode. And, of course, there are “Game” and “Audio” portals, an online bookstore, ChatON messenger and other branded applications.
Dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone are 130.5x67.7x12 mm, weight 148.5 g. For a rugged smartphone, the thickness is more than acceptable given the rather voluminous body; The weight parameter is at an average level, which can also be considered a plus.
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2's camera isn't too remarkable
The device’s battery boasts a capacity of 1700 mAh, which can be called a very good indicator for a smartphone of this technical level: the low processor power and low screen resolution allow you to save energy, which will be very useful during long wanderings in the forest or, say, daily shift work.
For luck!
When pronouncing this phrase, you can solemnly throw your smartphone on the floor - and it should not be damaged in any way. Because Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 turned out to be practically one of the best “all-weather” smartphones on the market today.
The Korean new product has a completely average configuration, but at the same time it is very seriously protected from the aggressive influence of the external environment. And even this average configuration turns out to be much better than the vast majority of competitors. I would like to hope that this tradition will be continued, and other vendors will also be able to release something with good protection, but without sacrificing too much power and ease of use.
Of course, the two main disadvantages are hardware buttons instead of on-screen ones and a rather weak camera. The second minus is generally incomprehensible given the positioning of the smartphone as a “mobile device for active travelers,” and the first might not exist, in which case the device would probably cost a little less.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is a really strong mid-ranger
However, the price of the new product has not yet been announced, but, according to preliminary data, it will be about 300 euros. For Russia, the price will be slightly higher, as usual, so it will probably be possible to purchase it for about 15 thousand rubles or even more. It’s difficult to say whether it’s worth the money - it’s a niche device, and for target audience price, most likely, will not be in the first place. Since, in terms of the capabilities offered, we repeat once again, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is head and shoulders above its competitors.
...which, obviously, will serve decisive factor in the process of choosing a secure smartphone. More detailed information about the release date and exact price (and possibly some other interesting features) we will find out later, at the upcoming mobile technology exhibition MWC 2013, where Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will be officially presented.
A smartphone you can kill with: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 review
It's no secret that the number of smartphone models that are protected from external influences on the market today can be counted on the fingers of one hand. This is partly due to the increased complexity of implementing such a design, compared to the times when Cell phones were large, and their screens were small. On the other hand, there is low demand: brutal men with weathered, unshaven faces rarely go beyond the primitive concept of a “clean call” in their demands for a telephone. However, more and more techno-geeks are starting to get involved in extreme sports, and at a rest stop somewhere in the Himalayas they want to touch their favorite gadget. And a simple user, going to the beach in Turkey or, say, Tahiti, wants to poke his finger at his favorite sparrows or wild boars, without fear of forever losing his device due to water and sand.
Therefore, the presentation of a new smartphone model at the Mobile World Congress that took place recently in Barcelona aroused considerable interest among visitors. Note that in in this case I remember the saying “the new is the well forgotten old”, since even from the name it is clear that this model is the successor previous version Galaxy Xover, that is, version number 1. However, why not take the best from a good, but obsolete device, and supplement it with new, modern capabilities? The idea is not original, but it sounds reasonable. Let's see what the manufacturer has managed to do in this direction.
Let's start with the appearance. Xover-2 looks harsher than its predecessor, and immediately makes one think of extreme working conditions: large ribbed notches on the side edges, a protruding frame around the screen, and a corrugated back cover. This has something in common with the legendary industrial PDAs of Symbol Technologies, however, while soft rubber-like plastic was used there, here it is quite hard and at the same time smooth, so if you do not hold the device by the side edges very firmly, it can slip out from your hands, especially if they are wet. The protective frame is as hard as the edges, so it is not entirely clear how much it can soften a possible impact. Rather, these elements only give the device an appropriate ambiance. But the back cover has a soft-touch coating and noticeable protrusions over the entire surface, so if you place the phone on your palm, this position will be very stable.
Appearance of our Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
The body of the device consists of two halves, secured around the perimeter with screws, so dust and moisture cannot penetrate in this place. But the lid covers the battery compartment, which leads straight into the innermost interior of the smartphone, where it is located electronic board and other vulnerable filling, and is the only barrier to the aggressive external environment. To press the lid as tightly as possible, the latter is equipped with a rubber gasket around the perimeter and a locking screw that prevents accidental separation from the body. This is reminiscent of mobile phones of the last century, which used a similar design solution. However, there the lid was quite rigid, but here it is thin and flexible, so it is additionally secured with latches. We will see how reliable this solution is.
To connect to the outside world, the device has two connectors - a standard micro-USB socket and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, covered with separate sealing plugs. Each plug consists of a rubber seal and a plastic cap, which can be easily opened by lifting it with your fingernail. The rubber bands cover the holes quite tightly, but the ease with which the plugs are separated from the body creates some concerns about the reliability of the seal. To prevent the plugs from getting lost, each of them is attached to the body with a small flexible tail. The slots for SIM cards and microSD are located under the battery, which creates some inconvenience, but allows you to do without additional holes, potential sources of leaks. Small hole in left top corner The housing is not a drainage, as one might think, but serves to thread the strap.
To control the smartphone, there are 6 mechanical buttons: the power button located at the top of the right side, a two-position volume rocker on the left, and three buttons under the display - menu, return, and calling the home screen. The volume and power buttons are placed quite well; when you press one, your finger does not rest on the second. But the buttons under the screen cause a double impression: their presence, of course, pleases, but they are pressed a little tightly, which is especially noticeable after use touch buttons on other devices. The last button is used to turn on the camera, and it is certainly more convenient to use than hastily aiming at the shutter icon on the screen. In addition, note that this button is two-position: when pressed slightly, it activates autofocus, and when pressed all the way, a picture is taken. You can also use it to launch the camera application if it is not yet activated: to do this, you need to hold it for a couple of seconds. That is, upon the unexpected appearance good shot there is no need to frantically poke at the screen in search of the desired icon, just feel for the treasured button. In hiking conditions, the benefits of such a feature can hardly be overestimated.
The delivery set includes the device itself, USB cable, standard headset and Charger. The latter deserves special mention. The fact is that recently we can observe the process of their gradual miniaturization, which is associated with the improvement of technologies and element base. However, every charger contains at least two integral parts: a connector for connecting to a power outlet and a USB socket (we won’t talk about those devices where the cable sticks out directly from the case). So, if you look carefully at this product and mentally imagine how much space these two connectors take up inside, then there will be almost nothing left for the remaining parts! We should pay tribute to Samsung engineers who are able to bring the design of such seemingly insignificant accessories as a charger to such unattainable heights.
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The contents of the new incarnation of Xcover have undergone noticeable changes. Instead of a single-core Marvell processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, a dual-core gigahertz processor appeared. Contrary to the popular belief that two or more cores are needed solely for show-off, the second core noticeably increases smoothness in tense moments of operation, when the first is fully loaded with a resource-intensive task. The amount of RAM has been increased exactly 2 times - from 512 MB to 1 GB, the amount of flash memory - from 150 MB to 1 GB. Let us note here a somewhat ambiguous point related to the fact that 4 GB is officially stated on the manufacturer’s website; Perhaps the total volume partially occupied by the operating system is indicated there. Another inaccuracy in the description relates to the SIM card slot: the website says that it is a mini-SIM, although in fact a standard-sized card can be installed.
Support situation microSD cards y, unfortunately, has not changed - their volume is still limited to 32 GB, although there are already copies of 64 and even 128 GB. But the most noticeable improvement concerns, of course, the display, which has grown slightly in size - from 3.65 to 4 inches, in resolution - from a ridiculous 320 by 480 pixels to 480 by 800, and in the number of displayed color shades - instead of 18-bit color now we see 24-bit. I am glad that instead of the tired TN matrices, IPS is finally installed here, providing decent image quality from almost any angle. Indoors, the brightness reserve is very large, but visibility in bright sun leaves much to be desired. The capacitive touchpad only supports two simultaneous touches, but that's enough for most uses.
In order to find out the element base that formed the basis of the circuit design of the device, primarily the type of processor, a prototype was dissected in our laboratory. As we managed to establish, as a processor, or rather, a system-on-chip (SoC), it uses a chip manufactured by ST-Ericsson labeled AB8505-DB1 H53, which corresponds to a slightly modified modification of the NovaThor U8500 processor, on which the Samsung smartphone circuit is based Beam and some other models. A self-produced KLM4G1YE4C-B002 chip with 4 Gbit x 8 organization is installed as flash memory, and an 8-gigabit LPDDR2 RAM chip with a bus organization of 1 channel x 32 bits, K4P8G304EB-AGC1, also made by Samsung, is used.
The radio module has undergone rather cosmetic changes, which, however, made it possible to increase the maximum data download speed over 3G networks by 2 times - from 7.2 to 14.4 Mbit/s, and instead of Bluetooth version 3, the fourth version is now supported, and with an increased speed of up to 50 m communication range. The Wi-Fi module remained the same, never receiving support for the 5-GHz frequency range, using the fashionable 802.11ac standard. However, it is difficult to imagine that a smartphone, even the most modern one, could utilize such a large flow of data. But the satellite navigation module has acquired GLONASS support, which cannot but please the patriots of our fatherland. Having an FM radio is also useful on a long hike, if, of course, in the wilderness where you are, the radio signal is still received. Don't forget to take a wired headset with you, which is traditionally used in this case as an antenna.
Among the numerous set of various sensors here you can find a gyrosensor - also known as an accelerometer, a compass that is indispensable on a hike, and a proximity sensor that turns off the screen when you bring the device to your ear. But there is no light sensor, which has become common on most phones, and the screen brightness has to be adjusted manually. A strange way to save money. There is also not a single LED, that is, you will have to guess from the information on the screen that an SMS has arrived, or the charging process has completed. But there is a proprietary “trick” of all new Samsung smartphones, the function of prohibiting the display from turning off while the owner is looking at it. The benefit of it is not obvious: with a well-chosen screen timeout, cases of its unintentional shutdown are very rare, but the constant activity of the front camera, through which the “intelligence” of the device is realized, will eat up precious milliwatts of energy. However, if you wish, you can disable it through the settings. When connected to desktop computer There is no standard drive emulation mode; Instead, we are offered a camera simulation mode (that is, transferring pictures), or the MTP protocol. This solution, with all its pros and cons, is traditional for Samsung smartphones. There is also no USB-Host mode, which allows you to connect additional devices to the device port.
The photographic capabilities of the device have also been improved: in addition to the appearance of the front camera, which we have already mentioned, the rear camera has received increased resolution to 5 megapixels and the ability to record HD video up to 720p at 30 frames per second. An important role in this improvement was played by the increased computing power of the new processor, which is capable of encoding video on the fly. To power the entire electronic system, a battery with a capacity of 1.7 Ah is installed, which looks quite modest compared to modern flagships. However, the possibilities battery life We'll check the device again. And the finishing touch is a new operating room Android system Jelly Bean 4.1, which replaced Android Gingerbread 2.3 and brought redesigned controls as one of the significant improvements background processes, giving a noticeable increase in autonomy in standby mode.
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Now let's move on to the tests. We used a set of common benchmarks, such as AnTuTu Benchmark, Quadrant Pro (version 2) and Nenamark. For the exact number of points scored, we will send those curious to the results table, and for the rest we will inform that in general the performance of the hardware can be rated as a solid four. Of course, it does not reach the flagship devices of large smartphone manufacturers, which produce monsters with an eight-core two-gigahertz processor and two gigabytes of RAM, the graphics accelerator of which is better not to remember at all. But for most pressing tasks, the power of two gigahertz cores is more than enough, and a gigabyte of RAM allows you to completely forget about the existence of any problems associated with its lack. The only task that the device struggles with is playing FullHD video: the pictures move with a noticeable slowdown. Although it is possible that the matter lies in the shortage necessary drivers, since the standard player only plays Mpeg-4, and third-party players cannot correctly use hardware acceleration. Perhaps this will be resolved in the near future, although if you think about it, there is no particular need for this, because on a four-inch screen even regular HD, i.e. 720p, looks perfect, but there is no provision for connecting an external TV, and where can you find one on the beach or in the forest?
Battery life is the most pressing issue for the owner of an Android smartphone, so we tried to evaluate it with all possible care. Three tests were carried out corresponding to the most common operating profiles of the device: this is the mode maximum performance, in which a smartphone with the screen turned on and set to maximum brightness continuously tried to play a movie with FullHD resolution, reading mode - demonstrating a static image at minimum brightness, and music mode, that is, playing an mp3 file through headphones with the screen turned off. The result was quite decent: in the first case, the battery lasted almost five hours, which means that on one charge you can watch at least two full-length movies from start to finish. In “reading mode” the device was able to last more than a day, and you can listen to music for almost two! We can admit that the initial skeptical impression about the battery capacity was wrong, and with proper optimization it is quite possible to squeeze enough energy out of it.
The quality of the GPS receiver is slightly above average: on the windowsill of a typical reinforced concrete building, covering a little more than half of the sky, a minute after turning it on, it confidently caught four satellites with an HDOP positioning accuracy of about 1.2. For comparison, in the same place one of outdated models smartphones, HTC Touch Pro, can show 1-2 satellites for hours without determining the location, and HTC Evo 3D produces a result similar to Xcover 2. It is difficult to say how much the reception of GLONASS satellites helps with this, but for everyday use The work is quite comfortable. This allows you to use navigation even in the thicket of a forest or on a cloudy day (perhaps not everyone knows this, but clouds or tree leaves, although not metal, can seriously interfere with the reception of a satellite navigation signal, the power of which is slightly higher than the level of natural interference). Note that there was no Internet connection, therefore, support for Assisted GPS was inactive, and if it is available, the quality of the navigation module will be even higher. Taking into account the possible navigation purpose of the device, we conducted an additional test on the operating time in the mode of continuous reception of a satellite signal and the map application running. Almost seven hours of work is a good result; you can count on it being able to help you out in an unfamiliar area, leading you to the right road.
Next, we checked the capabilities of the rear camera - front-camera obviously low resolution is only suitable for video calls. The quality of the images is at a typical “telephone” level and does not stand out in either direction. Panoramic shots in daylight look decent, but night or macro photography is clearly not its strong point. However, as you know, the best of all cameras is the one that is at hand at the right time, and in this sense, a smartphone has no competition.
And finally, we took the risk of testing the viability of the gadget in extreme conditions. We were unable to check the protection against dust - and especially against it getting under the display glass, which is incredibly annoying for some users - due to lack of time, since usually such a nuisance only appears after several months of use. But we were able to test the water resistance by immersing the device in a bucket of water. The sight of a working smartphone under a layer of water after repeated diving to a depth of several meters in the sea with an underwater camera is not very surprising, but it can make a strong impression on an unprepared person. At the moment of contact with water touch screen for a while it “goes crazy”: the image jerks chaotically back and forth, accidental clicks may work, but after a few seconds everything returns to normal. While the device remains under water, the screen does not respond to finger touch; Moreover, it does not work even from wet fingers after being removed from the water, which the manufacturer honestly warns about. This is when mechanical buttons are vital! What is sorely missing is the cursor key, or “D-Pad,” which was previously present in many phones, but is now undeservedly forgotten. After all, with the three mentioned buttons you can only close the running application or exit to home screen, but you won’t be able to launch anything or manage an already running task. The only thing that is possible in such a situation is to activate the camera, although the quality of pictures in an underwater position is not very good.
After being removed from the bucket, the device remained fully operational; there were no traces of moisture under the plugs. However, small drops of water were noticed under the glass in the front camera eye, and after removing the back cover, many drops of water were found underneath it! The battery and motherboard were wet; fortunately, the water did not have time to reach the contacts and concentrated on the area of the board covered with insulating varnish, but a couple more minutes - and disaster would have been inevitable. So the declared water resistance of the device turned out to be somewhat exaggerated: it will certainly survive if it gets into a puddle, but after that it should be taken out as quickly as possible, and then be sure to be opened and dried at the next rest stop, otherwise the performance of the device will not be guaranteed later. It is better to forget about thirty minutes of being under water or underwater photography, unless before that you decide to independently inspect all the sealing connections.
As for impact resistance, if we carefully read the specifications, we will not notice any special indications of the device’s resistance to impacts, which is entirely consistent with our observations of the case design and the conclusions given at the beginning of the article. However, the gadget survived a double drop from the height of a desk onto a parquet floor without problems or visible damage, so this is not a device that will shatter into pieces at the first impact. As stated, the screen coating is made of impact-resistant polymer, and is not a type of the now fashionable Gorilla Glass. However, not a single smartphone, even the most expensive and protected one, has withstood the fall of its screen onto a sharp stone ledge. So, careful handling is the only guarantee of a long and happy life for your device, and even if the manufacturer can extend it, then only to certain limits.
In general, Galaxy Xcover 2 can be characterized as a significant step forward. Perhaps he is not suitable for measuring coolness with the owners of fabulously expensive new devices that become obsolete faster than their batteries are discharged. However, holding it in your hands, you won’t have to constantly regret the lack of space or annoying “brakes.” And the supposed “indestructibility” should be considered as a pleasant bonus, allowing you not to worry every now and then that you will lose contact at the wrong moment. And the price of the device - at 14 thousand rubles - is quite affordable, especially in comparison with other devices in a sealed shock-resistant case. It can be considered a good alternative to expensive protected devices for those who regularly get out of a boring city to where they can feel the futility of all human actions before the power of pristine nature.
Table 1. Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Xover (GT-S5690) |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) |
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| CPU | Marvell MG2 | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8505 |
| Number of processor cores | 1 | 2 |
| Kernel architecture | n/a | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Graphics accelerator | n/a | Mali-400 |
| Processor frequency, GHz | 0,8 | 1 |
| Amount of RAM, GB | 0,5 | 1 |
| Flash memory capacity, GB | 0,15 | 1 |
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Matrix technology | TN | IPS |
| Screen diagonal, inches | 3,65 | 4 |
| Screen resolution | 320 x 480 | 480 x 800 |
| Number of color shades | 262 thousand | 16 million |
| Type touchpad | capacitive | capacitive |
| Multi-touch, number of touches | n/a | 2 |
| Phone module | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Wireless modem | HSPA 900/2100 | HSPA 900/2100 | 7,2 | 14,4 |
| Data transfer rate, upload, Mbit/s | 2,88 | 5,76 |
| Bluetooth module | 3.0+ EDR | 4.0 (range 50 m) |
| Wi-Fi module | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi frequency range, GHz | 2,4 | 2,4 |
| Satellite navigation module | A-GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| FM tuner | No | 87.5-108 MHz, RDS |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Front-camera | No | 0.3 Mpix (CMOS) |
| Rear camera | 3 Mpix (CMOS) | 5 Mpix (CMOS) |
| Photo resolution, pixels | 2048 x 1536 | 2560 x 1920 |
| Video resolution, pixels | VGA | 720p (30 fps) |
| Focusing | auto | auto |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Vibration alert | There is | There is |
| Sensors | gyro sensor, compass, proximity sensor | |
| USB connector | micro-USB v2.0 | micro-USB v2.0 |
| USB-Host | No | No |
| Headphone jack | mini-jack 3.5 mm | mini-jack 3.5 mm |
| Memory card slot | microSD (up to 32 GB) | microSD (up to 32 GB) |
| Battery capacity, mAh | 1500 | 1700 |
| Talk time, h:min | until 13:30 | until 8:50 |
| Waiting time, h | up to 640 | up to 370 |
| Keyboard | No | No |
| Protection class | IP67 (full dust protection, 1 m immersion up to 30 min.) | |
| operating system | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Dimensions, mm | 121.5 x 65.9 x 12 | 130.5 x 67.7 x 12.1 |
| Weight (with battery), g | 135 | 148,5 |
| Approximate price, rub. | 8 000 | 14 000 |
Table 2: Test results
Today, secure smartphones have become a separate trend in the industry. mobile devices. Everyone would like to have a device that does not sink in water and does not burn in fire. Smartphones have almost learned to cope with the first requirement.
A special feature of the smartphone is its shockproof body
Samsung presented new smartphone Galaxy Xcover 2 S7710. It replaced the old Galaxy Xcover model. The device is highly resistant to moisture, shock and dust. The manufacturer also stated that the device is made according to the IP67 security standard. The last digit in this code means that “the device can be briefly immersed to a depth of up to 1 meter. With such immersion, water does not interfere with the operation of the device. Continuous work in immersed mode is not expected.” Be that as it may, the Galaxy Xcover 2 is not very well equipped. On the front panel there is a 4-inch touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, which is protected by tempered shockproof glass. Just above the screen there is a speaker covered with a mesh, a light sensor and a front camera.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 2 S7710
- Dual core processor with clock frequency 1 GHz;
- 1 Gigabyte of RAM;
- 4-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels;
- Battery with a capacity of 1700 mAh;
- 4 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded using MicroSD cards;
- Main 5-megapixel and front VGA camera;
- Bluetooth, USB and WiFi modules;
- Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass;
Appearance
Below the display there are 3 mechanical buttons to answer the call under any circumstances. All connectors on the side edges are protected by plugs to protect them from water.
There is a microUSB port at the bottom, and on the left side there is a power and camera button. On top is a 3.5 mm audio jack. On the left side there is a volume rocker. Back panel Made from textured polycarbonate, which provides excellent tactile sensation and mechanical reliability. It houses the peephole of the built-in camera, speaker and LED flash. At the bottom there is a clamp that screws the cover to the body. It can be unscrewed not only with a screwdriver, but even with a coin and a fingernail. It is very important to fit all edges tightly when closing the lid so that there are no gaps. The body is enclosed in a metal rim, which gives the structure strength.
Options
Under the cover there are SIM card slots and a microSD slot, so hot swapping is not provided. However, this is quite logical for a secure smartphone. The device supports GLONASS/A-GPS satellite navigation. A full battery charge lasts for a day or two of moderate activity.
Software
Installed on Xcover 2 Android versions 4.1 with Samsung TouchWiz proprietary interface. A dual-core 1 GHz processor with Mali-400 MP graphics and 1 Gigabyte of RAM is quite enough for optimal performance most applications. The device also has pre-installed specific programs, for example, Cardio trainer Pro for monitoring the training process and fitness classes. The smartphone shows quite good results, especially in the graphics area.
Thus, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 - reliable smartphone, which can withstand falls, high humidity and powerful jets of water. It also has fairly good performance indicators. However, if you dive into the sea with him, you should immediately surface. But even after this, the gadget may break. The starting price of the smartphone is $415 and it will soon hit the shelves. 
Since rugged smartphones are not yet such a common thing, this model has only one competitor - last year's Sony Xperia Go. It has a smaller screen (3.5 inches), lower resolution (320x480 pixels), old version OS (Android 4.0) and a 200 mAh smaller battery. At the same time, it is cheaper than the Galaxy Xcover 2 by approximately 600 UAH, and is smaller in size and weight. and supports screen control with wet fingers. If you often use a smartphone while playing sports, I think this will be an important advantage, as well as a bed of pre-installed sports software in this case.
In addition to the Xperia Go, Sony has two more interesting rugged models - the Xperia V and Xperia Acro S - but they cost one and a half times more, and therefore belong to a different segment.
Bottom line
Thus, the strengths of this model are performance and the uncluttered appearance of the case. Well, this is not counting the fact that the main strong point of the Xcover line, of course, is the protected case, but our copy, as you can see, leaked. But since this is not a commercial sample, we would like to once again verify the ability of the case to not allow water to pass through on another sample, and I hope that we will have such an opportunity soon. Moreover, the Galaxy Xcover 2 overall made a very good impression on me. The weak point of the device is its screen; in particular, it goes blind under the sun, which will cause great discomfort in the city and even more discomfort somewhere in nature. In addition, the screen cannot be operated with wet fingers and there is no automatic brightness adjustment.
4 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2:
- you need a secure smartphone;
- and tired of the faceless remnants in the world of Android smartphones;
- excellent performance, Android 4.1;
- the ability to fix plugs for connectors in an open position;
2 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2:
- the screen goes blind under the sun;
- The screen cannot be operated with wet fingers.
As before, the device is different from its classmates appearance, it is immediately noticeable that this model was created for an active life. There are not very many such phones on the market, let us recall several devices among the products of the so-called B-brands, while among the more famous brands Samsung, Sony, and Motorola offer their solutions, but the products of the latter brand are not officially presented on the Russian market, so all attention is paid to It is the products of the first two that attract people.
In terms of filling, the device turned out to be very ordinary; in fact, it is a typical middle-class solution, which is placed in a waterproof case. Dual-core 1 GHz processor, Mali-400 graphics, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory, microSD slot, 4-inch WVGA screen and Android 4.1. This set is unlikely to surprise anyone, however, in combination with the IP67 protection level, it turns out to be a very interesting device for those who do not want to put up with restrictions regular smartphones and needs a smartphone that can be handled without much trepidation.
Appearance
It is pleasant to note that against the backdrop of a monotonous range of smartphones Samsung model Xcover 2 came out as an original device. The features of the secure gadget of the previous generation can also be seen here, but overall it is a fresh and interesting image.
The body is made of gray plastic, it is matte, non-slippery, but at the same time it does not get scratched in everyday use. I would like to note that there are no rubberized inserts or anything similar; such elements are occasionally found in models of this kind.
The dimensions of the phone are 130.5 x 67.7 x 12 mm, weight 148 g. The phone turned out to be a little larger than its classmates, but taking into account the additional degree of protection, it does not look oversized, it looks quite organic.
Using the X-Cover is convenient; it may seem heavy, but this is the specificity of the device. The thickness remains within reasonable limits; the smartphone does not weigh on the pocket. In general, everything turned out very well with the dimensions, we managed to fit within reasonable values, despite high degree protecting the insides. On the background last year's model The device has become larger, but the difference between them is small, it will be very difficult to feel it.
There are three control buttons at the bottom, and they are made mechanical. For most devices, this looks like something unusual, although for the Galaxy Xcover it is a reasonable solution - just for an active lifestyle.
Above the screen there is a speaker, a set of standard sensors, and a front camera.
There is a clearly noticeable raised notch on the sides, and the plastic has a rough texture at the top and bottom of the body. It is also found on the back panel of the smartphone.
On the left is a convenient volume control button.
On the right side of the case there are a couple of convenient keys: screen lock and a shooting button. Interestingly, the latter is found in Samsung devices extremely rare, but they were still able to do it on a secure smartphone.
At the bottom there is a microphone hole, as well as a microUSB connector. It is closed with a plastic plug that protects it from water or dust.
At the top, under the same plastic cover, there is a standard 3.5 mm output for headphones or a headset.
The camera lens is located in the back center, the flash is to the left, and the speaker holes of the smartphone are to the right.
The rear removable panel is held tightly, but it is additionally fixed with a screw, which can only be unscrewed not only with a coin, but also with a fingernail. Perhaps this is a plus if you urgently need to get to the insides, but there is nothing suitable at hand. Inside, in a special compartment there is a battery that covers the slot for a SIM card and microSD.
Screen
The screen diagonal is 4 inches, resolution 480x800 pixels. Now this is not much, ordinary indicators. If we remember the previous model, that one was also not something extraordinary in terms of the display. But it should be noted that now the image has become better.
It’s surprising that the middle-class model does not have automatic brightness adjustment; this is inconvenient; on a bright day, you have to change the backlight level of the phone yourself.
The capacitive touch display only detects two simultaneous touches. Behavior on the street is not good, the picture is very glare, apparently, the glass on top of the screen is having an effect. The brightness margin is sufficient, but due to the properties of the surface outside the home or office on a sunny day, problems arise with reading data on the phone screen; it fades greatly, which seriously reduces the usability of the device.
Performance
IN Android smartphone 4.1.2, processor with two cores and a frequency of 1 GHz, 1 GB of RAM available, Mali-400 graphics, 4 GB of its own memory, of which almost 1.5 GB is allocated for the user. There is a compartment for a memory card, so you can always significantly increase free place. The smartphone also detects large cards up to 64 GB; a drive of this size was installed in the test sample, it worked flawlessly. The test results are typical, the shell works fine, does not slow down or twitch, and the menu scrolls through smoothly.
Interface
The lock screen displays more than just standard information such as time and date. If you pull down the status bar, you can quickly access those notifications that fall into it, without having to unlock the device. There is also a line with shortcuts for quickly disabling various functions: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, vibration, auto-rotate, energy saving, notifications, mobile networks, synchronization, mode in the car.
Below you can see 5 shortcuts that will help you quickly launch one of the applications. You have the right to choose any program from those installed on your smartphone and install it here.
The user has 7 desktops, which are used to place widgets, shortcuts, and create folders for icons. Moving between screens is very smooth, without any lag. If desired, you can remove extra desks by organizing your workspace in a way that is most convenient. The icons at the bottom of the screen are customizable; out of 5 shortcuts, the first 4 can be changed, and the last one is invariably responsible for accessing the menu. You can change the size of widgets by stretching them on the screen.
The smartphone menu consists of 20 icons, which are placed in a 4x5 character matrix on several virtual areas. The background is the picture on the main screen. You can set your own wallpaper on your smartphone for the lock screen, but it may differ from the image on the desktop display.
Contacts and calls
The general list includes contacts from both the phone memory and the SIM card, as well as data from account Google or other accounts (Facebook, Google+, ChatON, Skype). An unlimited number of fields are assigned to a contact. They include phone numbers different types, email, dates (they are automatically included in the calendar), groups, ringtone, as well as additional data.
From the phone book, you can quickly call or write an SMS to a person - you just need to swipe your finger left (call) or right (message) on the line with the subscriber's name. Contacts can be divided into different groups, which are assigned an individual signal. There is a Favorites tab - those contacts that are used most often are added to it.
Call history is sorted by date. Having selected a subscriber, see what calls were made and how many times they were made. The number is dialed using virtual keyboard. When you enter a number, the phone automatically displays on the screen the contacts stored in the device's memory that match the numbers.
Messages and mail
When sending a message, the phone displays the last numbers used, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the recipient. A message can be sent simultaneously to several subscribers or to a group created in the smartphone’s memory. The device combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. The smartphone automatically deletes old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives on the device. As you type text, you can cut, copy, and paste it. There is an option to send a pre-typed message at a set time.
For typing, use the standard Samsung keyboard, which introduced continuous input, a kind of analogue of Swype. It is not included in the smartphone, but can be installed separately if you like this layout.
The mail client works with various servers, everything is quickly and easily configured. You can work with attachments; you can upload pictures or documents and view them on your smartphone. It will also be possible to send some data from your phone.
Calendar
By default, the current month opens, where all important events are highlighted. They are easy to see; there will be a small mark in each cell on the screen. If you select the one you need, a to-do list will be shown in the lower area of the screen. The current date is highlighted with a blue square. All days of the week with black font except Sunday, these days are given red color.
The smartphone helps to add additional data using Google, Facebook, Exchange to synchronize events. New entry assigned a name, interval, repetition (one-time, daily, every weekday, weekly, monthly, annual). A reminder is set that will work in advance. An additional picture or note is attached.
Gallery
The image is broadcast via DLNA, sent via MMS, e-mail, Bluetooth to social services or file storage. Set the music and animation for the slide show, as well as the data display speed. The gallery works quickly, without delays. Once you open the picture, it will be displayed in full screen. The image is set as the background wallpaper of the main screen or lockscreen, and can be assigned to a contact. Here you can simply mark faces in the photo so that you can quickly find your friends in them later.
Music player
The player has several categories: all, lists, albums, artists, mood, folders, external devices. You can add additional groups: genres, authors, years, or remove unnecessary ones. The speed of music playback is adjusted and the timer is turned on.
Repeat mode starts for one song or the entire album, as well as mixed music playback. The volume can be changed using the side key or a separate icon in the menu. Among the equalizer settings you can find the following parameters: auto, normal, pop, rock, dance jazz, classical, vocal, bass or treble boost, 7.1 sound, externalization, cafe, concert hall, custom settings. Of all the settings, I would like to highlight a function called a musical square. She helps you choose songs to suit your mood.
In terms of sound, the smartphone is on par with such company models as or. The quality is good, but nothing special; in terms of audio, the smartphone is not a reference model.
Radio
The receiver supports RDS, works in the background, and, if necessary, turns off after a set time (30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours). The stations are located in both automatic and manual mode. Favorite stations are listed in the lower field, which can be scrolled to the sides, moving between them. The radio only works with connected headphones; you can record the program on your phone and save it.
Video
The smartphone supports DivX, MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, and plays almost any video without third-party players. In any case, out of several dozen tested AVI and MKV files, not one of them caused problems with playback. While watching a movie, a scroll bar appears on the screen indicating the duration of the video. The film can be streamed on external device, the image adjusts to the boundaries of the display.
Camera
A 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash is used for shooting. The shooting button allows you to start taking photos when the screen is locked, but the backlight must be active. If it is not there, then you will not be able to start shooting when the backlight is turned off.
Settings
Geotag.
Flash.
Shooting mode: single shot, continuous shooting, smile shot, beautiful face, panorama, caricature, photo sharing.
Subject: portrait, landscape, night, sports, indoors, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, fireworks.
Exposition.
Autofocus
Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds.
Resolution: 5M (2560x1920 pixels), 3.2M (2048x1536 pixels), 2.4M (2048x1152 pixels), 0.9M (1280x720 pixels), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).
White Balance: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent.
ISO: auto, 100, 200, 400, 800.
Exposure metering: average-weighted, spot, matrix.
Examples of photos below. The camera is good for its class, here Samsung traditionally acts as one of the best representatives.
Browser To access the Internet it is used not only standard application, but also Chrome, which was pre-installed here. Which program is better is up to the user to decide; both browsers are good and work quickly. You can keep several tabs open, multi-touch with smooth touch response helps you change the scale of text and graphics.
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